30 Questions to Ask Your Charter School BEFORE you Enroll
How long has this charter been around for?
How many students are currently enrolled with this charter?
How does your charter accommodate children with special needs?
What amount of funds are given to TK-8th and Highschoolers?
When do funds drop throughout the year?
Do funds roll over?
What limitations do you have on what we are allowed to order? Outside of nonsecular items, what else is not allowed to be ordered? — for example; a laminating machine or binding machine? Storage for school supplies? A computer? Furniture? Waldorf and Montessori Materials? Season Passes?
What about the quality of these items? We of course want great quality to last us a while so as to not have to replace multiple times, is there a price point or type of materials that are considered “exceedingly educational purposes?”
Do you have lending libraries available in my area?
Do you offer field trips? Do we have to use our funds for these?
Does this charter offer any enrichment or drop off programs?
What specialty programs does your charter approve?
Do you have a lot of vendors in my area? (specify city or county)
Could I see a list of your vendors?
Does your charter offer any enrichment or drop off programs?
How often do you need to meet with your teacher? How many work samples are required and how often?
Can you FaceTime with your teacher more often than not?
How long does it take for items to be ordered and received?
Who approves and places the order? Is there one system for this?
How long does it take for a vendor to receive funds from your charter?
How many students are currently enrolled with this charter?
How long has this charter been around for?
How does your charter accommodate children with special needs?
Can anyone apply to be a vendor?
What kind of community building events does your Charter put on for its students?
What is required to be a TF/ES/EF (parent-teacher liason) at your Charter?
When someone leaves your Charter what is required of them? Do you charge for items that are not returned?
Does your charter school hold any special graduation or seasonal dance events for its students?
Where can I find a list of your Charter School Staff? Staff members like the director, ordering center, special education director, board members, etc…
If I needed to file a complaint who would I speak to?